Intel UHD Graphics P750 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 Comparison

The benchmark data is unequivocal: the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 is in a different performance class than the Intel UHD Graphics P750. In the only directly comparable test, the GTX 970 delivers a Geekbench OpenCL score of 29,982 against the Intel’s 6,554, a decisive 357.5% advantage. This is not a close contest; it is a generational and architectural gap that places the discrete GPU far ahead of the integrated solution.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The sole head-to-head benchmark available is Geekbench OpenCL, and it tells a stark story. The GTX 970 scores 29,982, while the Intel UHD Graphics P750 scores 6,554. The delta is 357.5% in favor of NVIDIA. This means the GTX 970 is roughly four and a half times faster in this compute-oriented workload. Such a margin is not incremental; it represents a fundamental difference in processing capacity.

The GTX 970’s average benchmark score across all tests is 7,157, whereas the Intel P750’s average is 6,554. While the averages are closer than the OpenCL result, this is misleading because the GTX 970 has a much broader test suite. In the GTX 970’s other results, it shows strengths that the Intel part simply cannot match. For instance, the GTX 970 posts a Passmark G3D score of 9,638 and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 20,005. The Intel P750 has no comparable scores in the data, meaning it cannot compete in these DirectX or Vulkan-based scenarios.

Looking at the GTX 970’s individual benchmark scores provides further context. Its Passmark DirectX 9 score is 143, its DirectX 11 score is 71, and its DirectX 12 score is 41. The Intel P750 has no such scores listed, implying it was not tested or cannot run these workloads effectively. The GTX 970 also achieves a Passmark GPU Compute score of 4,073, reinforcing its ability to handle parallel processing tasks far beyond the reach of the Intel integrated graphics.

Where Each One Wins

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 wins in every measurable category where both parts have data. In compute performance, its OpenCL result is 357.5% higher. In gaming-related APIs, the GTX 970 has a full suite of DirectX 9, 10, 11, and 12 scores, along with Vulkan and Metal scores, whereas the Intel P750 has none. The GTX 970 also has a Passmark G2D score of 764, indicating robust 2D acceleration and desktop compositing capabilities.

The Intel UHD Graphics P750 has no wins in the head-to-head data. Its only listed benchmark is OpenCL, where it loses by a wide margin. However, its role is different. As an integrated processor (IGP) with a 15 W TDP, it is designed for basic display output and light workloads, not for competing with a dual-slot, 148 W discrete graphics card. The data shows the Intel part is closer to its own rivals, such as the AMD Radeon HD 7730M (0.4% behind) and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 555M (0.9% ahead), but those are also low-power mobile parts. Against the GTX 970, the Intel P750 is simply out of its league.

FAQ

Q: How much faster is the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 than the Intel UHD Graphics P750 in OpenCL?

A: The GTX 970 scores 29,982 in Geekbench OpenCL, while the Intel P750 scores 6,554. This gives the GTX 970 a 357.5% performance advantage.

Q: Does the Intel UHD Graphics P750 have any benchmark scores that beat the GTX 970?

A: No. The Intel P750 has only one benchmark score (Geekbench OpenCL) in the data, and it is significantly lower than the GTX 970’s score in the same test.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each GPU?

A: The GTX 970 has an average benchmark score of 7,157 across its full test suite. The Intel P750 has an average score of 6,554 based on its single OpenCL result.

Q: Which GPU has a higher percentile ranking among all GPUs?

A: The GTX 970 ranks in the 39th percentile, while the Intel P750 ranks in the 38th percentile. Despite the vast performance gap in the head-to-head test, their overall percentile positions are similar, reflecting that the GTX 970’s average is pulled down by older, less demanding tests.

Q: What are the nearest rivals for each GPU according to average score?

A: The GTX 970’s nearest rivals are the Intel Iris Pro Graphics P580 (0.2% slower), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 SE (0.2% slower), AMD Radeon Vega 8 Mobile (0.6% slower), and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 (0.9% slower). The Intel P750’s nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon HD 7730M (0.4% faster), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670M (0.6% slower), AMD Radeon R7 M460 (0.9% faster), and NVIDIA GeForce GT 555M (0.9% slower).

Q: Does the Intel UHD Graphics P750 support DirectX 12?

A: Yes, it supports DirectX 12 (12_1), as does the GTX 970. However, the Intel part has no benchmark scores for any DirectX tests, while the GTX 970 has scores for DirectX 9, 10, 11, and 12.

Specification Differences

The two GPUs differ drastically in almost every physical and performance specification. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 uses a 28 nm process node from TSMC, while the Intel UHD Graphics P750 uses Intel’s 14 nm+++ node. The GTX 970 has 5,200 million transistors on a 398 mm² die, whereas the Intel part has no listed transistor count or die size, reflecting its integrated nature.

Memory configurations are fundamentally different. The GTX 970 has 4 GB of dedicated GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 224.4 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel P750 uses System Shared memory with a System Dependent bandwidth, meaning it relies on the host system’s RAM. Clock speeds also favor the discrete card: the GTX 970 has a base clock of 1050 MHz and a boost clock of 1178 MHz, while the Intel P750 runs at 350 MHz base and 1300 MHz boost.

The compute resources are vastly different. The GTX 970 has 1664 shading units, 104 texture mapping units (TMUs), and 56 raster output units (ROPs). The Intel P750 has 256 shading units, 64 TMUs, and 32 ROPs. This leads to a massive throughput difference: the GTX 970 achieves 3.920 TFLOPS FP32, 65.97 GPixel/s pixel rate, and 122.5 GTexel/s texture rate, versus the Intel’s 665.6 GFLOPS FP32, 41.60 GPixel/s, and 83.20 GTexel/s.

Power and physical requirements also separate them. The GTX 970 has a 148 W TDP, requires a 300 W suggested PSU, is dual-slot, and needs two 6-pin power connectors. The Intel P750 has a 15 W TDP, is an IGP with no power connectors or PSU requirement, and uses a Ring Bus interface. The GTX 970 has dedicated display outputs (1x DVI, 1x HDMI 2.0, 3x DisplayPort 1.2), while the Intel P750’s outputs are motherboard dependent.

Architecture Differences

The architectural gap is as wide as the performance gap. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 is built on the Maxwell 2.0 architecture with the GM204 chip, part of the GeForce 900 generation. This is a discrete GPU design focused on high throughput and gaming performance. The Intel UHD Graphics P750 is built on Intel’s Generation 12.1 architecture with the Rocket Lake chip, part of the HD Graphics-W (Rocket Lake) generation. This is an integrated graphics solution designed for basic rendering and power efficiency.

The GTX 970 offers full support for DirectX 12 (12_1), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The Intel P750 also supports DirectX 12 (12_1), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, meaning API compatibility is similar. However, the execution resources are not. The GTX 970’s 1664 shading units versus the Intel’s 256 shading units show a 6.5x difference in raw shader count. The GTX 970 also has nearly double the TMUs (104 vs 64) and nearly double the ROPs (56 vs 32).

The GTX 970’s memory architecture is dedicated and high-bandwidth, while the Intel P750 relies on shared system memory. This alone can cause significant performance penalties for the Intel part in memory-intensive tasks. The GTX 970 has a transistor density of 13.1M per mm², while the Intel part has no listed density, but its 14 nm+++ process is older than the GTX 970’s 28 nm process, resulting in fewer transistors per area. The GTX 970 was released on September 18, 2014, with a launch MSRP of 329 USD. The Intel P750 has no release date or MSRP listed, indicating it is a specialized OEM part.

The Verdict

The data is clear: the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 is the superior performer for any workload requiring graphics or compute power. Its 357.5% lead in OpenCL, combined with comprehensive DirectX and Vulkan scores, makes it the only choice for gaming, 3D rendering, or GPU-accelerated compute. The GTX 970’s 3.920 TFLOPS FP32 performance dwarfs the Intel P750’s 665.6 GFLOPS, and its dedicated 4 GB GDDR5 memory with 224.4 GB/s bandwidth eliminates the bottlenecks of shared system memory.

The Intel UHD Graphics P750 is not a competitor in this comparison; it is a different class of product. With a 15 W TDP and no dedicated memory, it is meant for basic display output and light office tasks. Its 38th percentile ranking and single benchmark score suggest it is adequate for simple workloads but nothing more. If the choice is between these two for any demanding application, the GTX 970 wins outright. However, if the requirement is for a low-power, integrated solution with no need for discrete graphics, the Intel P750 serves that niche, albeit without any performance pretensions. The GTX 970 is the verdict for anyone needing real graphics performance; the Intel P750 is only viable for basic, non-intensive use cases.